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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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